Citrix/Parallels Engineer - Data Center Migration & Cloud Consolidation

Citrix/Parallels Engineer - Data Center Migration & Cloud Consolidation

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Summary: The Citrix/Parallels Engineer role focuses on managing and optimizing VDI solutions, particularly in cloud environments like AWS. The candidate will be responsible for administering Citrix DaaS, Netscaler, and CVAD, along with supporting Parallels RAS deployments. This long-term contract position requires travel to client sites as needed. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in disaster planning and business recovery, particularly in enterprise-scale VDI deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer Citrix DaaS in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) at a senior level.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway for seamless connectivity and performance.
  • Oversee CVAD On-Prem environments, including Provisioning Services (PVS) and Image Management.
  • Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Parallels RAS deployments and integrations.
  • Perform gold image management for CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS environments.
  • Provision and maintain AWS EC2 instances for virtual desktop workloads and Citrix workloads.
  • Manage VMware ESXi environments, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Configure and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies related to virtual machines and published applications.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VDI performance and end-user experience.
  • Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Document architectural designs, procedures, and migration runbooks for future reference and support.

Key Skills:

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in disaster planning and business recovery
  • Senior-level experience with Citrix DaaS on public cloud (preferably AWS).
  • Mid to Senior-level experience with Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway.
  • Senior-level expertise in CVAD On-Prem, including Provisioning Services (PVS).
  • Mid-level experience with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or Parallels RAS.
  • Mid-level proficiency in gold image management across CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS.
  • Early to Mid-level experience in AWS EC2 provisioning and maintenance.
  • Mid-level experience with VMware ESXi, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Mid-level expertise in Active Directory and Group Policy Management for VDI environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in Citrix, Parallels RAS, RDS, and VMware environments.
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale VDI deployments with cloud and on-prem hybrid architectures.
  • Experience with automating VDI provisioning using PowerShell or Terraform.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and Secure Access frameworks for remote work solutions.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Citrix Director, ControlUp, or Splunk.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Citrix/Parallels Engineer Data Center Migration & Cloud Consolidation

Location: Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses)

Duration: Long term contract

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Citrix/Parallels Engineer with expertise in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Citrix DaaS on public cloud (preferably AWS), Citrix Netscaler, CVAD (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) on-prem, and Parallels RAS. The role involves provisioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer Citrix DaaS in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) at a senior level.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway for seamless connectivity and performance.
  • Oversee CVAD On-Prem environments, including Provisioning Services (PVS) and Image Management.
  • Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Parallels RAS deployments and integrations.
  • Perform gold image management for CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS environments.
  • Provision and maintain AWS EC2 instances for virtual desktop workloads and Citrix workloads.
  • Manage VMware ESXi environments, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Configure and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies related to virtual machines and published applications.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VDI performance and end-user experience.
  • Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Document architectural designs, procedures, and migration runbooks for future reference and support.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in disaster planning and business recovery
  • Senior-level experience with Citrix DaaS on public cloud (preferably AWS).
  • Mid to Senior-level experience with Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway.
  • Senior-level expertise in CVAD On-Prem, including Provisioning Services (PVS).Citrix/Parallels Engineer
  • Mid-level experience with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or Parallels RAS.
  • Mid-level proficiency in gold image management across CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS.
  • Early to Mid-level experience in AWS EC2 provisioning and maintenance.
  • Mid-level experience with VMware ESXi, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Mid-level expertise in Active Directory and Group Policy Management for VDI environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in Citrix, Parallels RAS, RDS, and VMware environments.
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale VDI deployments with cloud and on-prem hybrid architectures.
  • Experience with automating VDI provisioning using PowerShell or Terraform.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and Secure Access frameworks for remote work solutions.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Citrix Director, ControlUp, or Splunk.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Citrix certifications (e.g., CCP-V, CCE-V, or Citrix Certified Associate).
  • Parallel RAS Certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (optional)

Additional Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Self-driven, adaptable, and able to work independently or within a team
  • Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure projects

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